Schaffhausen weather in October (Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland)

Is Schaffhausen a good destination in October, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Schaffhausen generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Schaffhausen in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Schaffhausen climate page with graphs.

 

Schaffhausen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 110 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Schaffhausen.

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